Airboat for snow

[tiny]

Can't wait to see some video of it.

 

[SELWA]

Some Vids we did today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEXIYdv3Vtk&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkTAsnS9JRU&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-0PnW7AJzo&feature=channel

 

[Bigger the Better]

It looks like the hardest thing to get used to is turning at a stop.
Goes against everything that is instinct even as I watched it.

 

[SELWA]

It looks like the hardest thing to get used to is turning at a stop.
Goes against everything that is instinct even as I watched it.

No cable or hydro brakes on this one. Old fashion airbrakes!! Since it's on snow just look for a good snowbank or just let it slow down a bit and then crank the steering and give it throttle!

 

[Bigger the Better]

crank the steering and give it throttle!

That's what I mean totally against my instincts.

 

[neverhappy]

Wonder how good it floats. Would be killer to see it go on water!!!!

 

[SELWA]

Wonder how good it floats. Would be killer to see it go on water!!!!

I'm not into water sports unless it's a cruise

Don't tell the wife that!:no:

 

[Shiny]

That is vary nice.
Love the Idea god excecution.

 

[sickboy]

hey slewa top notch mucker watch the speeds on that thing might just take off looks a hell of a laugh so what will be next the placeing some wings and your on your way to the sun for a free holliday :lol:

 

[SELWA]

hey slewa top notch mucker watch the speeds on that thing might just take off looks a hell of a laugh so what will be next the placeing some wings and your on your way to the sun for a free holliday :lol:

Funny you mention that. One run I picked up some nice speed and the nose started to come up!

I'm gonna re-design it and make the frame wider and higher to allow more airflow.

 

[SELWA]

A new version just finished. The frame is now 28" and I have more airflow now.

 

[Bigger the Better]

THat looks way more stable. Have you had the chance to try the difference?:cool2:

 

[SELWA]

THat looks way more stable. Have you had the chance to try the difference?:cool2:

Much more stable and easier to load in the H1. I think I may cut the skis down to be narrow. Snow seems to get piled up on them so If I leave the tips and cut down along the frame it should be fine.

Just had another snowfall so now the parks have about 2' of snow.:cool2::cool2:

Hopefully my friend can go out tomorrow and we can do some filming with our new camera!

 

[Bigger the Better]

I just need to get off my butt and make me one of these and stop complaining about the winter.:w00t:
Can't wait for your video.

 

[SELWA]

I just need to get off my butt and make me one of these and stop complaining about the winter.:w00t:
Can't wait for your video.

LOL, Let me know if you need any help. I've had lots of time to do research and trial and error.

 

[Clubin]

Looks good selwa, you're going to have use for that thing soon' you guys are getting more snow. You'll have to go to work on it. lol

 

[SELWA]

Looks good selwa, you're going to have use for that thing soon' you guys are getting more snow. You'll have to go to work on it. lol

Yup more snow tomorrow to add to the few feet we have now. :laugh::white-flag:

 

[hipsterdufus]

WOW, now thats an airboat....and i was considering the mini nitro alligator tours one

 

[SELWA]

Yesterday it was t-shirt weather here and today we have snow and it's on 1C with a windchill of -4C.

 

[SELWA]

Well just finished putting in the servos and reciever back in and had it out yesterday. Just need some more snow. I though about a bigger engine than the Smartech 23cc in there but at idle she moves on her own on ice!! h34r: I do have another stock can that faces back which I may try out as well. I think a bigger can might give me more speed or torque

It's just wide enough to fit between doors too!